Cafe Austurias

Los Angeles Public Library

Even menus can reflect the prejudices of an era. This mid-century menu from Cafe Austurias, catering to Americans in Tijuana, assures "absolute hygiene" on its cover. From Dr. Melvin Schrier's collection.

Even menus can reflect the prejudices of an era. This mid-century menu from Cafe Austurias, catering to Americans in Tijuana, assures "absolute hygiene" on its cover. From Dr. Melvin Schrier's collection. (Los Angeles Public Library)

Even menus can reflect the prejudices of an era. This mid-century menu from Cafe Austurias, catering to Americans in Tijuana, assures "absolute hygiene" on its cover. From Dr. Melvin Schrier's collection.